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HB 1956

AR HOUSE

TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT.

2025
Introduced by Missy Irvin, Stephen Meeks,

The Arkansas Nighttime Environment Protection Act aimed to regulate outdoor lighting, reducing light pollution and improving public health for residents and wildlife.

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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SB 258

AR SENATE

TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DIGITAL RESPONSIBILITY, SAFETY, AND TRUST ACT.

2025
Introduced by Stephen Meeks, Clint Penzo,

SB 258 aimed to clarify how inflation adjustments are made to school funding, ensuring stable budgets for districts and better resources for students and educators.

Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.
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SB 184

AR SENATE

TO TRANSFER THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION AND THE STATE LIBRARY BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

2025

Senate Bill 184 sought to streamline Arkansas education by transferring the Arkansas Educational Television Commission and State Library Board's duties to the Department of Education.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1958

AR HOUSE

TO REQUIRE PUBLIC ENTITIES TO CREATE A POLICY CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZED USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

2025
Introduced by Jane English, Stephen Meeks,

Act 848 mandates Arkansas public entities to create AI use policies, ensuring human oversight in decisions and promoting accountability in automated processes.

Notification that HB1958 is now Act 848
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HB 1957

AR HOUSE

TO AMEND THE UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT ELECTRONIC MAIL PREVENTION ACT TO INCLUDE UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT TEXT MESSAGES.

2025
Introduced by Jane English, Stephen Meeks,

Act 847 expands protections against unsolicited commercial and sexually explicit messages, requiring clear sender info and opt-out options for consumers in Arkansas.

Notification that HB1957 is now Act 847
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